2016

Faqs About The Debtor Education Course In A Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

A Chapter 13 bankruptcy filing has several requirements that must be met before it is approved by the court. One of those is completing the debtor education course. If you are planning to file for bankruptcy, here is what you need to know about the course.  What Is the Debtor Education Course? One of the focuses of the court during your bankruptcy filing is ensuring that you are able to identify what caused your financial issues and know what steps you can take to avoid them in the future.

How To Minimize Post-Divorce Conflicts With Your Former Spouse

The difficulties of divorce do not end the minute the final decree is finalized. You may find yourselves in constant conflicts with your former spouse if you don't take active steps to avoid them. Here are some of the precautions for minimizing such disagreements: Put Everything in Writing Put everything in writing to avoid disputes. It's much easier for your former spouse to dispute a word-of-mouth agreement than for them to dispute a written agreement they signed.

Answering Common Workers' Compensation Eligibility Questions

If you've suffered an injury during work hours, you might be thinking about filing a workers' compensation claim. Most injuries that you sustain at work will qualify for workers' compensation coverage, but that doesn't mean that every injury would be covered. Here are a few things you should consider before you file. Is The Injury Directly Connected To Your Job? Injuries sustained during the execution of your job duties are usually covered under workers' compensation without too much trouble.

Examples Of Child Abuse Through Acts Of Omission

You can be charged with child abuse if you cause injury to a child. You can cause injury to a child either by doing something or failing to do something, although many people are more familiar with actions rather than omissions as causes of child abuse. Here are three examples of child abuse through omissions. Denying Medical Treatment As a parent, it's your responsibility to provide your child with medical care.

Understanding Copyrights And Patents

Intellectual property can be a pretty confusing field, but it is also extremely important to just about every person. Consumers, companies, brands, inventors, and just about every adult is heavily affected by intellectual property laws. These laws can play a huge role in determining what you can and cannot do, so it's critical to have a basic understanding of two of the most common forms of intellectual property work: Copyrights

Difficulties With Getting Injury Evidence In Jail

Some things that free people take for granted are difficult to accomplish behind bars. For example, gathering evidence of an injury in jail or prison isn't easy. You need this evidence if you are submitting a personal injury claim against the responsible party. Here are some of the specific challenges you may face: Getting Photographic Evidence One of the most common pieces of advice given to injury victims is to get photographic or video evidence.

A Double Doozy ~ Injured In A Car Wreck And Employed ~ Solutions To Both

Were you injured in a car accident and now have concerns about returning to work? You may fear losing your job, or perhaps you are concerned about being able to pay your bills. The following tips can help you to better understand how to handle the issues that getting injured in a car accident while employed may pose.  Stick with doctor recommendations regardless of how you feel. Some people get frustrated during the claims process due to bills continuing to pile up.

3 Ways To Prevent Sexual Harassment At Work

As a business owner, you are responsible for providing your employees with a safe workplace. Here are three strategies you can implement to help prevent sexual harassment in the workplace.  #1 Have A Comprehensive Employee Anti-Harassment Policy The first thing you need to do is work with a law firm to create a comprehensive and detailed anti-sexual harassment policy.  This document should provide an extensive definition of what constitutes as both discrimination and harassment in the workplace, as well as examples of what those two things are.

Easy Ride: 3 Tips That Will Help You Avoid Accidents

You just bought your first motorcycle and you're ready to hit the roads. While you're learning to ride your motorcycle, it's important that you take some extra precautions to avoid accidents. Here are three tips that will help you stay safe on your bike. Take Turns Cautiously The first trick to motorcycle safety is knowing what's in the road ahead of you. Unfortunately, that can be difficult to do when you're taking a tight corner.

When Are You Responsbile For Your Dog Biting Someone?

As a dog owner, you're legally responsible for everything your dog does. Since he isn't a person and doesn't have any money, the courts will look to you to pay for any damage he causes. This includes if he bites someone. Here's when you may have to pay up for a dog bite. In Your Home Your dog is supposed to be secured in your home when not otherwise under your control, so you will receive the greatest benefit of the doubt when your dog bites someone in your home.